A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2532879 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534268 epoch_slot_no: 7068 block_no: 2532760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4793 time: 2019-05-03 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e821076feab99e6dae1ef8f99d5bd3f3998fbba1e50cfd421be7d9422d8e488Block Operator
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